Kensington and Chelsea
One of London's wealthiest borough's and home to some of the most expensive real estate in the world, Kensington & Chelsea is also the country's most populous local authority with more than 13,000 people per square kilometre. With it's proximity to the City of Westminster and central location, the borough is home to some of the most exclusive shopping and residential districts in London and, of course, the world famous Harrods depatrment store.
The residents of Kensington & Chelsea, as well as being well-healed, also have the UK's highest life expectancy at nearly 85 years for women and 80 for men.
Some of Kensington & Chelsea's famous residents include Isaac Newton, artist J.M.W. Turner, Sir Thomas Moore and even Royalty, in the shape of Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria who both lived at Kensington Palace. The last female recipient of the death penalty in Britain, Ruth Ellis, was also one of the borough's inhabitants.
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| Kensington and Chelsea - Essential Info |
| Official name of borough: | The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea |
| Local Government: | The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea |
| Council Address: | The Town Hall, Hornton Street, LONDON W8 7NX |
| Council email: | information@rbkc.gov.uk |
| Council phone: | 020 7361 3000 |
| Council website: | www.rbkc.gov.uk |
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| Population of Kensington and Chelsea (est.): | 174359 |
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| Areas in Kensington and Chelsea |
The following is a list of the main places, towns and areas in Kensington and Chelsea:
Brompton, Brook Green, Chelsea, Earl's Court, Holland Park, Kensington, North Kensington, Notting Hill, South Kensington, West Brompton.
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